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Hummus vs. Semolina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between hummus and semolina

  • Hummus is richer in copper, iron, folate, and fiber, yet semolina is richer in selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, manganese, and vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for semolina is 31% higher.
  • Hummus contains 190 times more sodium than semolina. Hummus contains 379mg of sodium, while semolina contains 2mg.
  • Hummus has a lower glycemic index than semolina.

Food types used in this article are Hummus, commercial and Rice, white, long-grain, parboiled, unenriched, dry.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Hummus
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 51% 11% 20% 92% 176% 50% 75% 49% 101% 14%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 21% 15% 28% 95% 28% 66% 0.26% 135% 109%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +163%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31%
Contains more IronIron +229.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +85.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +79.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +86.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +33.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +665.4%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Hummus
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 45% 15% 11% 7.9% 46% 0% 0% 62% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0.6% 0% 56% 12% 95% 40% 104% 0% 0.25% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +28%
Contains more FolateFolate +937.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +767.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +409.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +126%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hummus
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8% 10% 14% 67%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 9.6 g
Carbs: 14.29 g
Water: 66.59 g
Other: 1.62 g
8% 81% 10%
Protein: 7.51 g
Fats: 1.03 g
Carbs: 80.89 g
Water: 9.86 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more FatsFats +832%
Contains more WaterWater +575.4%
Contains more OtherOther +128.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +466.1%
~equal in Protein ~7.51g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hummus
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16% 44% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.437 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.613 g
34% 30% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.294 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.258 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.322 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1465.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1022%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -79.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Hummus Semolina
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hummus Semolina DV% diff.
Selenium 2.6µg 19.9µg 31%
Starch 68.29g 28%
Vitamin B3 0.582mg 5.048mg 28%
Copper 0.527mg 0.284mg 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.613g 0.322g 22%
Carbs 14.29g 80.89g 22%
Iron 2.44mg 0.74mg 21%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.452mg 19%
Folate 83µg 8µg 19%
Fiber 6g 1.8g 17%
Sodium 379mg 2mg 16%
Fats 9.6g 1.03g 13%
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.672mg 11%
Manganese 0.773mg 1.035mg 11%
Magnesium 71mg 27mg 10%
Calories 166kcal 374kcal 10%
Monounsaturated fat 4.039g 0.258g 9%
Zinc 1.83mg 1.02mg 7%
Saturated fat 1.437g 0.294g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 0.224mg 4%
Phosphorus 176mg 153mg 3%
Calcium 38mg 71mg 3%
Potassium 228mg 174mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.064mg 0.05mg 1%
Protein 7.9g 7.51g 1%
Net carbs 8.29g 79.09g N/A
Sugar 0.33g N/A
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.103mg 0%
Threonine 0.271mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.339mg 0%
Leucine 0.656mg 0%
Lysine 0.215mg 0%
Methionine 0.183mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.398mg 0%
Valine 0.47mg 0%
Histidine 0.185mg 0%
Fructose 0.02g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hummus Semolina
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Hummus
24%
Semolina
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Hummus
52%
Semolina

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Semolina
Semolina contains less Sodium (difference - 377mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.143g)
Which food is cheaper?
Semolina
Semolina is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Semolina
Semolina is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hummus
Hummus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Hummus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174289/nutrients
  2. Semolina - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169758/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.